Three new gritters are set to take to the city streets in the run-up to winter.

Brighton and Hove City Council announced it had its gritters on call 24-hours a day between November and April ready to treat 156 miles of the roads in the region.

The council added it would be using the latest technology to help plan ahead for the cold snaps with 350 tonnes of grit ready to be spread on the roads.

But a council spokesman said there were no plans to name the gritters after other lorries up and down the country have been given funny names.

Council transport lead Councillor Trevor Muten said: “The new gritters will play a big part in keeping Brighton and Hove moving during the cold winter months.

“We’re using the latest technology to monitor road temperatures, so we can plan ahead for cold snaps and freezing conditions.

“Unfortunately, no matter how much we grit, it can’t guarantee a road is free of ice, which is why its important people continue to take care and drive to the conditions. Together, we can keep everyone safe this winter.”

More than 250 tonnes of grit were spread on roads in Brighton and Hove in 2023. The council has stockpiled 350 tonnes of grit for 2024 with more than 1,000 tonnes in reserve.

Gritters are on stand-by 24 hours a day between November and April in case needed to help keep the roads safe.

In Scotland, gritting lorries are often given names such as "Gritney Spears" and "Gritty Gritty Bang Bang" in a funny bid to inject some humour into the practice.